Robin has just moved from Tilbury, Essex, to live with girlfriend Sinead, in Luton, Bedfordshire.

The popular pugilist, who was beaten by some of the biggest names in British boxing, announced his retirement to his legion of fans online.

He said: "I'm announcing my retirement after not being successful and losing brain cells.

"I can't take no more.

"I have boxed the best in Britain and boxed world title challengers and a world champ in a 55-fight career, that ain't been the best.

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Deakin is tears after another defeat (Image: SWNS-London-+44 (0)1179066550)

"I'm proud to say at least I did something people said I couldn't."

The cheeky lightweight, who embraced his 'Britain's Worst Boxer' moniker, added: "Thanks to all the people that slated me and the ones that love me."

Robin announced on social media on Sunday that he is to retire because he's had enough of getting punched.

He said: "I'm deadly serious - it's just not worth my time any more.

"I have done more than most would ever do in boxing - I just wanted something back.

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"I did it for money and didn't get enough. I loved entertaining people but I need to earn a living.

"I love the sport and will always love it - I'm just not stepping in the ring again."

Robin turned professional after a successful amateur career which saw him win 40 out of 75 bouts.

He was so bad he lost his British boxing licence, because the BBBC were worried about his health, but he decided to retire because he could not land a fight with Conor Benn, who was blasted for mocking Robin's disabilities.